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Quantity Surveyor – Utilities

£30,000 - £40,000 + Package

Civil Engineering

Essex

Quantity Surveyor

Utilities

Freelance – £300 – £400 a day.

Colchester, Essex

About the company

My client is the biggest utility contractor within the UK turning over £850M, specialising in gas, water, electric, fibre and power. They are a tier one main contractor but they also sub contract utility packages on large contracts. You will be working in their offices in North London, they are very high end and polished and it makes it a great environment to work in. The reputation of my client is brilliant, they are known for completing work on time and to a great standard, because of this they have landed some big contracts with HS2, Thames Water, Anglian Water, UKPN and Southern Water.

About the role

My client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their water team on an initial 6-month contract which could be extended depending on the work load. The contract that you will be involved in will be working on a NEC contract within the water sector. On top of that you will be working for a team with years full of experience within the utility sector. It makes it a great team to learn from and a team that will really help you develop, the company have a great reputation for delivering projects to a high standard, so you can be sure to be gaining experience in the right way.

Benefits and rewards

The successful candidate will be rewarding with a very competitive day rate which will range between £300 – £400 a day. You will also be part of a fun and energetic working environment and working environment where they are motivated to do well.

About the requirements

You are required to have a good standard of education preferably a BSc in quantity surveying and commercial management.

You will need to have at least 5 years UK experience working either in Water, Utilities or M&E.

Consultant Contact Details

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